Vintage French Chef's Knife 245mm High Carbon Steel Made in France 1594

Experience extended reach with a vintage French chef's knife

This pre-owned chef's knife pairs a recorded 245mm high carbon steel blade with a POM handle. Sold individually, it offers the character of vintage French cutlery and blade length for controlled slicing and larger preparation tasks following assessment of its condition.

The Specs

• Knife type: chef's knife
• Blade length recorded: 245mm
• Overall length recorded: 360mm
• Steel recorded: high carbon steel; exact alloy not specified
• Handle recorded: POM
• Weight recorded: approximately 100g
• Blade thickness recorded: 0.8mm; measurement requires verification
• Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified
• Bevel recorded: double bevel; edge angle not specified
• Hardness: earlier 58 HRC figure requires verification
• Origin recorded: France
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned
• Includes: one knife

Heritage & Use

No specific maker, production date or workshop history is recorded for this knife. Its 245mm recorded blade length offers reach, but the earlier thickness and weight figures should be checked before relying on them to judge handling. Use controlled cuts and avoid heavy impact or twisting through hard ingredients. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina with use; patina does not replace careful drying and protection against active rust.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use
• Hone only with a method appropriate to the existing edge geometry and condition
• Sharpen on suitable water stones preserving the recorded double bevel, or consult a specialist
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Remove active rust rather than treating it as patina
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected